What have you done to your XS today?

[Jim]

Maybe when I cleaned the carbs I didn't actually clean the obstruction(if there was one) and only moved it

Wouldn't hurt to go back through 'em. I usually soak 'em for a day or two in carb cleaner. After that, shop air with a blow gun and about a can of WD40.... hitting the passageways from both ends numerous times. Here's a little trick... 16-18ga elec wire un-stranded. The wire's copper so it won't hurt the carb bodies or the jets... and small enough to go anywhere.

 

[Tiesco]

Wouldn't hurt to go back through 'em. I usually soak 'em for a day or two in carb cleaner. After that, shop air with a blow gun and about a can of WD40.... hitting the passageways from both ends numerous times. Here's a little trick... 16-18ga elec wire un-stranded. The wire's copper so it won't hurt the carb bodies or the jets... and small enough to go anywhere.

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Are there any O-rings or rubber that can be damaged by the carb cleaner? I know there's an o-ring on the needle jet.

 

[Jim]

Are there any O-rings or rubber that can be damaged by the carb cleaner? I know there's an o-ring on the needle jet.

Yeah... shaft seals and float valve body as well. O-ring on the mixture screw.. and of course, the slide diaphragm.

 

[tzimmerm]

Sounds like you’re trying to clean the carbs without completely disassembling them.... this whole last page is exactly why I keep procrastinating in getting into mine....

 

[Jim]

I use this stuff. Most auto parts stores carry it. It's a tight squeeze, but you can get both carb bodies in there. At least the BS34's. Not sure if 2 BS38's would fit?

 

[Tiesco]

Yeah... shaft seals and float valve body as well. O-ring on the mixture screw.. and of course, the slide diaphragm.

I think I'll take a look at the gas tank before I completely disassemble the carbs. But I think I'll probably have to take apart the carbs.

 

[Wulfbyte]

Finally got a nice weekend, got the center stand on, new bar switches, windshield, crash bar and pegs on, checked valves, oil change, and took a ride on some backroads! Good to see a lot of bikes out!

 

[XsJosh]

Today I put everything back together and wheeled her outside for a good look

Coming back apart tomorrow or Monday and some parts are going for powder coat. Hoping to be on the road in 2 weeks or less.

 

[650Skull]

looks real good Xsjosh top build.............don't get to close to any sticks with that brake line sitting the way it does

 

[timbeck]

XSjosh---Looks great, just in time for the weather to cooperate ........

tim

 

[tzimmerm]

Today I put everything back together and wheeled her outside for a good look
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Coming back apart tomorrow or Monday and some parts are going for powder coat. Hoping to be on the road in 2 weeks or less.

Looks so good!

 

[Jim]

Finally got a nice weekend, got the center stand on, new bar switches, windshield, crash bar and pegs on, checked valves, oil change, and took a ride on some backroads! Good to see a lot of bikes out!

Lookin' good Wulfie!

 

[Tiesco]

Started her up and it ran as it should. Most strange. Its a bit hard starting now though. I didnt see anything in the tank or the petcocks or the fuel lines. I think ill try to take it for a slin tomorrow and see how it behaves.

 

[Tiesco]

Today I put everything back together and wheeled her outside for a good look
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Coming back apart tomorrow or Monday and some parts are going for powder coat. Hoping to be on the road in 2 weeks or less.

Looks awesome. Whats the thing just above your front motor mount?

 

[XsJosh]

Looks awesome. Whats the thing just above your front motor mount?

Harley 2 in 1 coil, it's re-phased...

 

[XsJosh]

looks real good Xsjosh top build.............don't get to close to any sticks with that brake line sitting the way it does

Shorter one is on order, along with like 20 other finishing touches...

 

[JAX71224]

How does a single coil, dual wires work on re-phased engine? Would one be wa off?

 

[Jim]

How does a single coil, dual wires work on re-phased engine? Would one be wa off?

I've often wondered that myself...

 

[XsJosh]

I've often wondered that myself...

They built 2 coils into 1 I'd have to Google the specs again to go into detail, but there are I think 2 positive, one negative and the 2 outputs.

 

[Jim]

They built 2 coils into 1 I'd have to Google the specs again to go into detail, but there are I think 2 positive, one negative and the 2 outputs.

Ahhh.... that make sense. So it's two coils molded into one housing. Tricky buggers... what?